JENNIFER ARENDS
CEO & COACHING STAFF
Jennifer Arends is a serious endurance athlete that has competed in Ironmans, half Ironmans, Ultras, marathons (including Boston, Chicago, New York and Paris) half marathons and every other distance for triathlons and running. She is a 4 time Boston Marathon qualifier and qualified for the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship. She is a Road Runners Club of America certified running coach as well as a USAT Level 1 certified triathlon coach. She has coached and trained athletes at all levels of fitness and for many different distances. As a business owner and mother of 3 children she understands the demands of life and training.
COACHING CREDENTIALS:
- USAT Certified Level 1 Coach
- Training Peaks Level 2 Coach
- RRCA Certified Running Coach
- Slowtwitch Certified Triathlon Swim Coach
- 5 x Ironman Finisher
- 12 x 70.3 Finisher
- 2018 and 2019 Ironman All World Athlete
- 5 x USAT Age Group National Championship Qualifier
- 40+ Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlons
- 11 year Triathlon Competitor
- Ultra Marathon Finisher
- 18 x Marathon Finisher (including 3 Marathon Majors – Boston, Chicago, and New York)
- 10 + Half Marathon Finisher
- 4 x Boston Qualifier
- 15 years Running Competitor
- 5 years of running and multi-sport coaching
STEPHEN SHENAL
COACHING STAFF
Often seen running backwards on the run course after finishing his own triathlon race, Stephen was born to motivate. He loves pushing athletes to reach their potential. Stephen believes that a major part of success in triathlon comes from strength and conditioning as well as balance and core. A husband and a Father of 2 amazing but demanding children have taught him to be a great time manager. These skills translate well to coaching busy triathletes trying to reach their potential while managing their own busy lifestyles.
COACHING CREDENTIALS:
- 10+ Years Cat 3 Road Bike Racing
- 2006 South Carolina Time Trial Champion
- 2 x Silver South Carolina Time Trial Champion
- 7 years as Race Director Race the Helix 5K
- 2 x 70.3 Finisher
- 10+ USAT Age Group National Championship Qualifier
- Multiple Age Group Winners for SC Triathlon Series
- 70+ Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlons
- 10+ years Triathlon Competitor
- 2x Half Marathon Finisher
- Personal trainer with Wellness Works of Self Regional Hospital
- Certified ACA and AFAA Personal Trainer
- Specialty certifications for kettle bell, strength and conditioning, TRX and spin classes
HUB COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
